THIS DATA COLLECTION IS NECESSARY FOR
THE SECRETARY TO FULFILL THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
18(A) OF THE ACT. THUS, THE STATE AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A
MONTHLY REPORT OF ESTIMATED TOTAL COUPON ISSUANCE AND THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS AND PEOPLE PARTICIPATING DURING THE CURRENT
MONTH, THE PRECEDING MONTH, AND THE ACTUAL TOTALS FOR THE SECOND
PRECEDING MONTH.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.